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Al Sedra Bin Omran - Week 17

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January 14th 2026

Al Sedra Bin Omran

Round up of this week

Head/Deputy Head Message

Thank you to all parents who engaged so positively in our parent meetings this week. It was wonderful to see so many families coming into school and working in partnership with teachers to support their children’s learning and future progress. Strong communication between home and school plays a vital role in helping our students thrive. As Helen Keller wisely said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

As we move forward into a very busy and exciting period, we have many trips and whole-school events planned. We kindly ask that all trip payments are made by the deadlines stated in the letters sent home, as this allows us to confirm numbers and ensure appropriate transport arrangements are in place. Thank you, as always, for your continued support and cooperation.

Ms Kim

PreSchool

This week has been full of exciting learning and happy moments ⭐📚. We have been learning about the story The Selfish Crocodile 🐊 and enjoyed discussing the characters, friendship, and the importance of sharing and kindness 💚.
The children had lots of fun brushing their teeth at school 🪥😁 while learning about good hygiene habits and how to take care of their bodies 🧼✨.

In Maths 🔢, we played a fun guessing game called Guess the Number 🎯, which helped develop number recognition, problem-solving, and listening skills.

Playtime️ remains a favourite part of the day, where children play together, take turns, and share toys 🤝. We are proud to see their social skills, teamwork, and confidence continuing to grow 🌟👏.

Reception

This week in Reception, the children have been learning about travelling by land, exploring different types of transport such as cars, buses, trains and bikes through a range of engaging activities and discussions.

In Maths, the children have been learning about height and length. They have been comparing objects using language such as tall, short and long. Also measuring classroom objects with cubes and blocks, then ordering items from shortest to longest through practical activities.

The children have shown great enthusiasm and curiosity throughout the week.

Well done and keep up the amazing work!

Year 1

This week in Year One has been full of exciting learning!

In Literacy, we have been learning how to call an ambulance in an emergency. The children practised what to say, how to stay calm, and why it’s important to give clear information and instruction to help others quickly and safely.

In Maths, we had fun doubling numbers up to 10. Using games, objects, and actions, the children explored how doubling makes numbers bigger and helped them build confidence with quick mental maths. 🔢🎲

In Science, we turned into curious investigators! The children explored different materials and their properties, feeling and comparing objects to decide if they were hard or smooth. There was lots of touching, describing, and excited discussion as they discovered how different things feel. 🧪🖐️

A brilliant week of learning all round! 🌟

Year 2

This week in Year 2 at Al Sedra 🏴‍☠️

This week, we launched our new IPC topic - Treasure Island, with an exciting hook lesson! The children created their own pirate eye patches, which sparked lots of enthusiasm and imagination for our new learning adventure.

In Literacy, this linked perfectly with our work on instruction writing. Using the text How to Make a Pirate Hat, the children explored the features of instructions and then followed the steps carefully to make their own pirate hats 🏴‍☠️🎩, focusing on sequencing, clear commands and time words.

In Maths, we have begun learning about money. The children became coin detectives, exploring pounds and pence, carefully looking at coins and notes, understanding their values and adding amounts together to find totals 💷.

It has been another fun-filled and engaging week of learning, and the children are thoroughly enjoying diving into our Treasure Island topic!

Year 3

This week, the children enjoyed a range of engaging Science activities focused on learning about the functions of the skeleton. Through a range of experiments, they explored how different bones protect and support the body. The children investigated the role of the skull and ribcage in protecting vital organs, explored balance and movement, and learned how the spine and legs help us stand tall.

In Literacy, the children have been working hard to internalise their model text. They have been focusing on understanding the structure, key vocabulary, and language features, including sentence types and descriptive phrases. This will support them as they begin to apply these features independently in their future writing tasks.

In Maths, the children have started their new topic on length and perimeter. They have been learning how to measure accurately using standard units and comparing different lengths.

Year 4

It has been another jam-packed, super busy week! The children have been absolute stars, diving headfirst into their learning and showing heaps of enthusiasm. Here is a little peek at what we’ve been up to:

In Writing, we are becoming experts on our model text, ‘Dorothy’s Journey’! The children have been using some fantastic actions and drawing detailed story maps to help them remember the tale. It’s been great fun seeing them bring the story to life!

In Reading, we’ve been working in pairs to practice our comprehension skills. It’s been lovely to hear the classroom filled with expressive voices as the children help each other read with more fluency and flair.

We’ve had a real "brain workout" in Maths this week! We’ve been mastering the art of dividing by 10 and 100, and now we’re moving on to the big stuff: formal written methods for multiplication. The children are showing great resilience as they learn these new steps!

In Science, we turned into mini-scientists to explore the world of animals! We’ve been learning how to tell the difference between vertebrates (animals with backbones) and invertebrates (those without). We spent time investigating all sorts of creepy-crawlies and fascinating invertebrates—there was so much to discover!

Year 5

This week in Science, we have carried out an investigation looking at soluble and insoluble substances. We discovered salt, sugar and coffee are soluble substances, which means they dissolve in water. Additionally, flour, sand and rice are insoluble substances, which means they do not dissolve in water.

Year 6

This week, the children began their learning on ratio, focusing on using ratio language and making links between ratios and fractions. In English, we finished learning our story map, and the children should now be able to fully recall the text with support from the map. In IPC, the children explored significant events from their own lifetimes and placed these in chronological order on a timeline. In Science, we carried out an experiment using torches to demonstrate that light travels in straight lines. During guided reading, we read White Fang, where the children were introduced to a range of new vocabulary and tackled some challenging inference questions. It was also parents’ meetings this week, and it was lovely to speak with parents and share updates on the excellent progress the children are making.

Creative Arts/P.E.

EYFS
In PE this week, the children in EYFS began a new topic: gymnastics. They explored what gymnastics means by moving their bodies in different ways, such as stretching, curling, balancing and travelling safely around the hall. The children practised using their strength and coordination to make simple shapes with their bodies and enjoyed learning how to move with control, balance and confidence.
In Music this week, the children in EYFS explored high and low sounds. They listened carefully to different sounds and learned how some are high and some are low. The children used their voices, actions and instruments to make high and low sounds, helping them to develop their listening skills and understand how sounds can change. They enjoyed joining in and responding to the music with enthusiasm.

KS1
This week in PE, children in KS1 also started their new gymnastics topic. They focused on developing balance and control by practising a range of basic shapes and poses, including tuck, pike and straight. The children worked on holding their balances steadily and linking poses together, showing good concentration and awareness of their body position as they moved on the mats.
In Music this week, Year 1 explored a range of percussion instruments, including triangles, bells, xylophones, maracas and drums. The children learned how to play each instrument correctly and listened carefully to the different sounds they make. They practised keeping a steady beat and working together, developing their rhythm and listening skills while enjoying making music as a group.
In Music this week, Year 2 explored percussion instruments, with a focus on bells and xylophones. The children learned how to hold and play the instruments correctly and experimented with creating clear sounds. They began learning the opening notes of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”, practising playing in time and following simple musical patterns. The children showed good listening skills and enthusiasm as they worked together to make music.

KS2 – Creative Art and PE

Year 3 – Weekly PE and Music Highlights

Music 🎶:
Year 3 had great fun exploring basic samba rhythms through call and response. Pupils enthusiastically clapped, tapped, and played rhythmic patterns, listening carefully and responding with confidence. The lively samba beats helped everyone develop a strong sense of pulse while working together as a team.

PE (Gymnastics 🤸):
In PE, pupils excitedly tackled jumps and box work. They practised powerful take-offs and safe, controlled landings using gymnastic boxes and equipment. Children showed growing confidence as they balanced, jumped, and moved safely, demonstrating excellent focus and determination.

Year 4 – Weekly PE and Music Highlights

Music 🎼:
Year 4 enjoyed discovering repetition and layering in minimalist music. Pupils created catchy musical patterns and loved experimenting with layering sounds to build exciting textures. Working together, they were proud of how simple ideas developed into impressive group performances.

PE (Gymnastics 🤸‍♂️):
In gymnastics, pupils energetically explored Travelling and jumping. They moved creatively across the space using different pathways and jumps, linking movements smoothly. Children showed excellent control and imagination while developing strong, flowing sequences.

Year 5 – Weekly PE and Music Highlights

Music 🎮🎵:
Year 5 were highly motivated while exploring the elements of video game music. Pupils listened closely to familiar styles and were excited to create their own game-inspired compositions. They thoughtfully used rhythm and melody to create atmosphere, showing great creativity and musical understanding.

PE (Gymnastics 🤸):
In PE, pupils focused on travelling and controlled jumping. They challenged themselves to combine movements with precision and control, concentrating on accurate landings and smooth transitions. Their commitment to improving their routines was fantastic to see.

Year 6 – Weekly PE and Music Highlights

Music 🥁:
Year 6 worked brilliantly on rhythm and timing in ensemble performance. Pupils collaborated confidently, listening carefully to one another and staying perfectly in time. Their teamwork and musical focus resulted in polished and impressive ensemble performances

PE (Gymnastics 🤸‍♀️):
In gymnastics, pupils explored travelling and Jumping variations with energy and enthusiasm. They combined different movements, directions, and jumps into creative sequences, showing excellent control, fluency, and confidence as they refined their performances.

KS2 Weekly PE and Art Highlights

Year 3
Year 3 had an energetic and exciting week in PE, continuing their Tag Rugby unit with a focus on tournament and match play. Pupils showed fantastic teamwork, improving their passing, tagging and game awareness as they competed in small-sided matches. In Art, children enthusiastically revisited Collagraph Printing, confidently exploring texture and pattern by layering materials and creating bold, expressive prints.

Year 4
Year 4 demonstrated great enthusiasm in PE during their Hockey tournament and match play sessions. They worked hard on stick control, accurate passing and positioning, applying these skills effectively in competitive games. In Art, pupils continued their Still Life Drawing with Multiple Objects, carefully observing shape, proportion and shading to produce increasingly detailed and well-composed drawings.

Year 5
Year 5 enjoyed a highly engaging week in PE, taking part in Benchball tournament and match play. Pupils showed excellent communication and tactical thinking, using space effectively in both attack and defence. In Art, they continued Creating Movement with 3D Forms, experimenting creatively with structure and materials to give their sculptures a strong sense of energy and motion.

Year 6
Year 6 showed real commitment and skill development in PE through Basketball, focusing on passing and moving into space. Pupils worked collaboratively to build smooth attacking play and improve game flow. In Art, they continued their exploration of Texture, confidently using a range of techniques and materials to add depth, detail and interest to their artwork.

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